Serra de Arrábida

To the southwest of Sesimbra, a beautiful horseshoe bay is often used in promotional materials for the Sesimbra region, making it a ‘must see’ beach, claimed by many to be Portugal’s finest. Nevertheless, some confusion regarding exactly how to get there helps keep Ribeira do Cavalo a local secret, although it still gets pretty busy in the summer months. Backed by impressive cliffs and having several islets to swim to, Ribeira do Cavalo has an exotic look about it.

For further privacy, there is a second beach, a small cove, reached from the eastern end of the beach by either wading through the shallow waters at low tide or swimming to it when the sea is calm. The cove has an impressive islet offshore that has caves attracting boat tours and kayaking groups, which can also provide easier access to the main beach. Steps have been cut out of the rocks at the far left of the beach, which seem to be ancient but now provide a perfect place for diving

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For most of the year, Praia de Alpertuche is usually a pebbly beach that has golden sands at low tide and is a firm favourite with divers and snorkellers for its clear waters and variety of fish. The walk to the beach takes ten minutes via some impressive-looking eucalyptus trees, passing an old kiln and eventually leading to a beautiful cove. It also has an interesting abandoned building in front of the cliffs that looks like a disused beach hut of some kind. The beach is surrounded by cliffs providing shelter from most winds, making it one of the best places for swimming in the whole region, and a calmer alternative to the increasingly popular Portinho da Arrábida.

If you want to have a beach all to yourself, then swim past the headland on the right side of the ba,y and you will see a tiny rocky cove

At the time of writing, Praia dos Galapinhos has been voted the most beautiful beach in Europe byEuropean Best Destinations, and big changes are being planned for it, such as easier access and more facilities. Until then, it can still be considered a little hidden gem as it’s not easy to get to, which has resulted in it being a firm favourite with the hip and young. However, be warned: all the beaches in this area get very busy in the summer months, with parking being problematic. May and September are the best months to visit Galapinhos, as the numbers visiting are much lower.

While there are no lifeguards out of season, the swimming is generally safe. Like all the beaches in Arrábidahowever, the transparent waters and sunny conditions may give you the impression that you are in the Caribbean, but a quick dip in the sea will bring you back to reality-the water temperature can only be described as cold

This little gem of a cove sits between the more popular beaches of Arrábida (Portinho da Arrábida, Creiro, and Praia de Galapos), and even though it has no proper parking or facilities, it still gets quite busy in the summer. It’s backed by lush greenery and trees that provide natural shade, but unfortunately, it also seems tobe a dumping area for litter and waste, which occasionally attracts some of Arrábida’s wild boar to the beach!

Throughout the year, Praia dos Coelhos is popular for diving and snorkelling as the water here is known for its good visibility. Since the creation of the marine park, this beach has seen the returnof varieties of seagrass on its sandy bottom, which, according to the information available, has also brought about the return of different types of fish and a rich variety of other marine life